Non-profit organizations

Non-profit organizations

Abbreviated as NGO, and also known as not-for-profit organisation; an organisation that does not distribute its surplus capital to shareholders or owners, but instead uses them to pursue its original goals.They are usually exempt from income and property tax and most often include charitable organisations, trade unions and public arts organisations.

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pumped storage

Energy; Hydroelectric

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computer input

Entertainment; TV

This term refers to an input feature on some HDTV sets (like SVGA or VGA) that allows TV sets to be connected to computers.

showing

Advertising; Billboard advertising

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sideline

Sports; Football

the boundary line that runs the length of the field along each side; a ball carrier or ball that touches or crosses the sideline is out of bounds.

commissions due

Retail; Others

The amount of money to be paid to a sales rep who is given credit for a particular sale.

flywheel

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

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